Serve as a backup to the Associate Director for client relationships
Collaborate with internal teams to align with and deliver against client KPIs
Update status documents for client meetings, prepare email recommendations, and buy presentations
Write POVs for targeted opportunities to drive client business
Stay knowledgeable about the client's business and competitors to determine advertising and media needs
Direct and provide guidance to the team, ensuring superior negotiations for maximum value and efficiency
Oversee media negotiations for various channels and collaborate with partners for promotional opportunities
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programming trends, marketplace conditions, and train negotiators
Required Skills & Experience
Experience buying network, cable and syndication with Media company or experience within the Media Industry
Experience in negotiating upfront, scatter and opportunistic buys
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven superior customer service skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop software, specifically Excel and Word, PowerPoint preferred
Proficient with MBox or equivalent Inventory Management system
Experience across a variety of media channels
Desired Skills & Experience
Working knowledge of third party Internet marketing research: comScore Media Metrix, Nielsen NetView, @Plan, NetRatings, and others
Demonstrated ability to think and execute "out of the box" ideas
Strong developed relationships with the Networks
4+ years of local senior buying/supervising or related industry experience
Proven leadership ability and/or prior experience in supervising a team
Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
Wage and Benefits
We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family.
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Position Summary
The Manager, Video Partnerships is the base-level management role on the Video Partnerships team, with responsibilities including managing all National video buying activity, negotiating buys, checking preliminary and final post buy delivery, and tracking performance. Managers assist with the management of Partnerships team - developing their skills, evaluating their performance, and managing their growth. The individual is tasked with developing and maintaining strong client relationships. The Manager will drive the team to explore and identify non-traditional partnerships opportunities. This is critical to their development and the success of the Partnerships division. The Manager of Video Partnerships will need to be able to identify partnership opportunities that can exist outside of the standard paid media environments.
Mediabrands · New York, NY